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Home My WebLink AboutDecember 2014 Newsletter � IIIIIIII Ir iii 1 AAAAAA � 1 c� 2014 Welcome Packet ' Partner Highlight AV "Home Sweet Home" "Home Sweet Home" I " a %� fCY 1pUn pp I � ry � )9G �.. ravatuor . r a Bim' �� ri1 i1"r'1�(yf✓/jp �r r ,i/' al ri "" . �IUUu�ii' :��,��r�v/%JU//� rJ/��p/Y°rracoXNc�l�f'i��/'/�rr�y/f✓(�, a 1((//%�i'f�fr�lf�fllll/ililr'///�{(( � �' ,i, �i r.rcti� Ur rua o„f/y 11 ��r„hl r /ri ,ewner✓��( �"^ / /ate//... Global Automotive Services, Inc. � 00, Nathan Lykkegaard �}th Annua Y � 11 305 80th Street Court Fairfax, IA 52228 ' „ �f ' a Phone: 319 � ) 845-5150 401iday Decorating Contest Email: lobalC�southslope.net ” ` �� A g 9 THERE'S STILL TIME TO BE PART OF THIS COMMUNITY EVENT � o ® Have you been too lousy getting ready for Thanksgiving to think about the holiday See our reviews on Angle's List Join us on Facebook decorating contest?Well, there's stili time to join in the fun. Tour Fairfax between and pm from December 6—20. Nate the address of your Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. favorite display, {which can include your own address) on the official ballot below. Breakfast Submit your ballot by Saturday, December 20, at one of the following locations: Maintenance and repair for most makes and models. • Dee 13-Legion Soup * City Hall drop box Supper • American Legion ballot box during Winterfest activities, Saturday, December 13. Form • 8y postal service mail to City of Fairfax, Po Box 337, Fairfax, IA 52228 0 By email fairfaX@SOLlthslope.net . ® Contest rules: a - The contest is open to City of Fairfax residents, excluding city employees and officials and the 2013 111 place winner. Though not part of the Fairfax holiday lighting contest,the large Fairfax Neighborhood Christmas Display on Commercial Court and Hillview Drive will City of Fairfax Website: ' = PRSRT STD y again be illuminated for our viewing pleasure. PO Box 337 US POSTAGE - Displays need to be lighted for voting purposes from December 6—20 from 6—9 Fairfax IA 52228 PAID pm, except they should be on by 5 pm during Winterf est, December 13. FAIRFAX, IA ` , , , m - Winners will be published in the January Fairfax FACTS. Phone: 319-846-2204 PERMIT NO.6 - Prizes: 1s' Place -$100, 2nd Place- $50, 3rd Place- 25 fairfax a:southslope.net Nv\v\v.cit-,-offairfax.org The 2014 Holiday Decorating Contest is an official 2014 Winterfest activity. 2€ 14 Fairfax Holiday Decorating Contest Ballot ECRWSS Vote for a nominated address or pick another display within the City of Fairfax. Please Postal Customer vote for only one. Fairfax, IA 52228 December 29-7:00 PM Nominated Addresses: Firemen's Hall 638 Main Street 180 Horizon Avenue 417 Front Street Other Address Fairfax Public Library News — December 2014 RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PAST 313 Vanderbilt Street, Fairfax, Iowa 52228 Phone: (319) 846-2994 www.fairfax.lib.ia.us Email: Fairfax2@southslope.net A CHRISTMAS WALK IN MY HOMETOWN _ Follow us on Faceboolc Idedicate this story to all you Fairfax kids (now senior citizens) who share the memory of this special night. Libra HOUrs: Monda Tuesda 8T Thursday: Noon - 7:00 Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:00 rn Jeanne Schulte Gibney � y' y' p rn Y.� p Friday: Noon - 6:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – Noon Memories are bits and pieces of our lives that Nye capture, tuck away in our mind, then bring out to enjoy Nyhenev- er Nye choose. I have many special memories and Nyould like to share one Nsth you. It happened many years ago and December Calendar Winterfest will be at the Library! Nyill alvmvs be a cherished part of my groNving up. nd y oar 2 Libras Board Meetmgp 7 m Near the center of our small toNyn in IoNya grey a beautiful, tall pine. Its toNyering branches reached upNs ard, up- th On Saturday, December 13th the Fairfax Nyard to the sky. The tree had been there for as long as I could remember, and it Nyas very old. I do not knov, who 6 Library Closed for computer update planted the beautiful pine. It stood tall and stately, year after year, and each season brought its oNsn beauty to the tree. 13th Winterfest 9-12 COmmunity will have their first Winterfest. Spring rains gave a nevy, fresh look to its needles. Birds returning from the South Nyere Nyelcome to build their The library will have the Community Room nests on its branches. And the bark perfect Nyasa lace for little insects to crawl under and hide. December 16th-January 2nd BOOM Sale p p 24th & 25th Closed for Christmas set up with all binds of craft activities for the In summer, its branches svmved in the breeze, gently rocking the baby birds to sleep. During the hot days, chil- bids to do. Come and mare some homemade dren rested or played in its shade. On long, Nyarm, summer evenings people held ice cream socials beneath the pine. 31't Closing at 4 pm During the cool, crisp days of fall, squirrels scampered through the branches, playing their game of Hide and January Calendar ornaments for your Christmas Tree. There Seek. They also lilted to nibble on the large cones that grey on the pine. st will be cookies to decorate and we will be In Ns nter, soft snovyflakes fell and clungto the long green needles. S arro�ys huddled close together on its 1' Closed g g p g th � stamping passports for the drawing to be held branches, thankful for the protection it gave them from the harsh, cold Nyind. 6 Library Board Meeting The beautiful season of Nyinter Nyas what I eagerly Nyaited for. Soon the pine Nyould be transformed magically into 15th Parrs & Beautification Meeting 7 pm at the Legion that evening. This activity will a Christmas tree. Early in December the electricians Nyould drive up in a truck loaded Nyith lights and decorations to be instead of our usual Christmas Party. trim the tree. They Nyould scale the lofty branches, v rapping them completely Nyith colored lights. Then they ascend- DVD and Blu-Ray ed to the very top to fasten the star. What a thrill it Nyas for me to Nyatch the men Nyeave the lights in and out among The Giver Expendables 3 22 Juin street If I Stay, Jesse the branches! p p y> y In the tNs-o schools of the small tovm, children's voices softly blended as they practiced the songs of the Christmas Boys, Planes—Fire and Rescue, How to Train Your Dragon �r s''r�� // 2 Tammy, Chef Maleficent Superman vs. the What � %' ''°� > > > Elite, �lT�f �� C�iV"l �`d4fiY t �1� Season. They�yere getting ready for a special night. Y P ,r r , , a As Nyas the tradition, tNyo Nveeks before Christmas, the lights on the tree Nyere turned on. There m all its splendor If, Dance Flick (Blu-Ray) stood the Magnificent Christmas Tree. SnoNy on the branches gave it a soft glory, and its light shone out into the night n�� for all to see and eqj* DVD, Blu-Ray, and Blu-Ray 3D ' Then, on December tvyenty-first, the first day of Nyinter,the special night arrived. From countryside and tovm, the Live Die Repeat children came to stand and sing beneath the tree. Softly� their voices sang the songs of Christmas — "Silent Night, DVD Holy Night", "Deck the Halls", "Joy to the World" ... carol after carol drifted upNyard through the branches. The World According to Garp, That Darn Cat, Stop! Or My We are busy going through the library and Suddenly in the distance came the sound of sleigh bells, closer and closer, louder and louder. My heart skipped a Mom Will Shoot!, The Warriors, Hostel 2, The Computer pulling boobs that haven't been checked out beat as, if by magic, Santa's sleigh came into vievy and glided to a stop. Out climbed Santa and, quick as a Nsink, Nyent that Wore Tennis Shoes Into the Sun Wanderlust Lets Be > in earspreparingfor our l inventory. to his special place beneath the tree. The pack slung over his back Nyas filled Nyith broNsn bags of goodies for each y yearly y Cops, Hercules, The Shadow Riders, Women in Trouble, child. Fun and Fancy Free Last Tango in Paris Brick Ben 10 Since we have had lots of donations again I can still see and taste the contents of that bag, v hich Nyas tied closed around a pencil. There Nvas alvmys a big this fall, and we will have all the boobs that juicy orange, peanuts, Nyalnuts, pecans, and lots of hard Christmas candy. Everyone Nyaited patiently for a turn to talk Alien Force Vol. 8 we are removing from the library, and no to Santa and receive their bag of goodies. Then, after Santa had greeted us all, he disappeared,just as quickly and TV Series merrily as he had arrived. Bones Season 7 & 8, Knight Rider Season I & 2, Pretty one has requested the Community Room. Nosy it Nyas time to say goodbye to friends, and Nyith my parents, brother, and sisters to start for home. Left be- Little Liars the complete fourth Season We have decided to hold another boob sale hind standing alone, tall and beautiful, Nyas the Magnificent Christmas Tree. It Nyas alone, but not lonely, because it >1 �, t �, t �, r �, t t0 try and get rid Of some things that we c � t. tr�t^r, still had a job to do. It Nyould continue to give joy to everyone by shedding its light on the small tovm, night after C C C �, �'°C � � �" �"�r C night, until the first day of the NeNy Year. don't have use for, but you might. Please The tree is gone nosy from the place it once grey, but it Nsll never be gone from its place in my memory. In my stop by during business hours and see what mind, strong branches reach heavenNyard and colored lights glory on the snoNy. Children softly sing and sleigh bells we have. gaily ring. Once more Santa's eyes twinkle as he hands out broNsn bags of goodies. Because of the precious gift of memory, I can journey back in time, to the Magnificent Christmas Tree, whenever I choose. You see, each day of our There are Several ways t0 help the library Out this lives brings memories, but making them special depends on you. May you have many special memories of your o�s�n holiday season. The Fairfax State Savings Bank to cherish and share Nsth others. has their Spirit of Giving. When you renew your magazines and they offer a free gift subscription— Follow us on Facebook to see what has think of the library. We will gladly collect your recently been added and all our happenings! extra non-perishable foods for fines and donate them to local people in need. LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 4, 2014 Library Board MinutesMAYOR'S MINUTE November 4, 2014 Board Members present: Mary Rita Meyers, Billy Toner, David Lees, Dot Pospischil, Bernie Kleppe, Jim Rabe Stallman, Theresa Whittlesey, and Linda Pribyl. Absent, Excused: Roger Abel. Staff Present: Cathy Bayne and By Jason RR Beth Wilz. Pospischil called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Agenda was approved by Lees, seconded by Kleppe, and motion carried 8-0. October minutes were reviewed as received. Pribyl made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Lees, and motion carried 8-0. Another year is coming to a close in our growing community. It has been a busy year with the Expenses were reviewed and discussed for October. Lees made a motion to approve the expenses for October. completion of several projects, working through a significant storm event, coordinating with Whittlesey seconded, motion carried 8-0. the IDOT on the Highway 151 project, and working with the IDOT on configuring the future Financial Report was then discussed. We are doing well with salary and expenses. Waiting for final bills on the Highway 100 interchange so that it provides Fairfax with convenient access. Reflecting back building maintenance. Circulation reports were reviewed. October had many activities that were greatly attended including a Magi- there are times when it can be a pretty discouraging day, but through perseverance and seeing cian, a Halloween Party, Red Cedar, and the Haunted Trail. We also distributed 120 cans of food and 2 boxes to the end result of hard work by those involved it can be really rewarding. It also is really en- varies local charities. couraging to see citizens putting forth a great amount of effort to make community events pos- Old Business was then discussed and that the Radon Mediator came but is now concerned with the electrical in sible. It always boggles my mind the amount of work and planning that the USA Days team the Library. They have not returned. Pribyl will call and see what their plan is. One of the door pins was left un- puts into the USA Days. Countless citizens, businesses, and groups work together so that we latched so the library was "unlocked". Security called Fairfax Maintenance to lock it. Next time they hope that can all have a great time. The volunteer hours put forth by the FYSA team to make sure our Bayne is called and the city chosen lock smith worked on these locks again this week hoping for a permanent fix. kids have an outlet to enjoy sports and promote community unity never ceases to amaze me. A Bayne attended the Convention in Cedar Rapids. It was talked about getting goals on where to go instead of g g y p y p g y g simple task but one that beautifies our town is the effort put forth b members of our Ameri- ettin all our numbers a The also promoted Pinterest as advertising. The also showed libraries having work p p y space for patrons to try new things like sewing machines and other electronics. We thought we should try getting can Legion in putting American flags up. The effort in training, preparation, and volunteering out a survey to our patrons and see what they would like for our hours and items. by out Fire Department is another thing we should all be thankful for. Working with Chief Winterfest is being planned. Luminaries will be made so citizens are dropping milk cartons off here noting that Sankot over the years, I have noticed that our department commits countless hours to the safety cleaned ones would be appreciated. They hope each business will be open on this day and the Legion will have sup- of our community. We are fortunate to have a dedicated, well equipped, and well run depart- per and masonic temple will have breakfast. There will be some contests like ugly sweaters. Another meeting will meet. There are many other groups and people that work every day to make our town a better be held tomorrow night. Touch up the paint and a chair rail was then debated. A motion was made for Bayne to ask Steve Huber for an place for which we all thank you. May everyone have a great Holiday season, a Merry Christ- itemized quote for both by Kleppe. Seconded by Toner, motion carried 8-0. mas, and a Happy New Year. The Linn County contract had to be tabled because they told all the libraries that it had to be refigured. The Annual Survey for 2014 was then distributed and a motion by Toner to approve it was offered. Pribyl se- conded and motion carried 8-0. Wednesday hours were then discussed and we have several that are regulars that morning. We will see what the �) J survey reveals and look at it again next month especially since someone is considering being a regular story time attender if we can start it up again. �,, The Laptop Policy was discussed. Bayne showed copies of North Liberty and River Falls policies. Kleppe made St. Patrick's Church Model a motion to approve the policy from North Liberty changing the license requirement to State Issued ID and deleting the last sentence. Meyers seconded and motion carried 8-0. Amid the Christmas lights at the home of Ron and Ber- We then discussed an opportunity for the board members to make a presentation with the 2015 budget proposal on December 9 Stallman will prepare a 1' If t,, t draft for the next board meeting and then we will decide who will go. niece Kleppe, 6600 Hillcrest Road, SW, Cedar Rapids, For this budget we need to get an idea of things that need to be done in the future like window replacements, com- is a scale model of St. Patrick's Church which Ron puters, equipment, water heater, lights and possibly new things in the library like video games. Bayne will try to get made in 1996 .... it is a gem! a building inspector in to see what all of our options may be. Bayne will also try to find out what other libraries ; give to their board members for materials and other information. Toner made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:57; Stallman seconded. Motion carried 8-0. ; Respectfully Submitted, Beth Wilz Dot Pospischil FAIRFAX FIRE AND RESCUE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 11 , 2014, CONTINUED Motioned by Magers, seconded by Wainwright to approve RESOLUTION 2014-98, A RESOLUTION PROUDLY • ' ' ' • TO APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 9 FROM TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE FAIRFAX TRAIL ALONG EAST SIDE OF UNNAMED TRIBUTARY TO PRAIRIE CREEK BE- TWEEN EAST CEMETERY ROAD AND FRONT STREET PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIR- The last yard waste collection day for 2014 was Monday, November 24. If you still have FAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. leaves, you can burn them in a burn barrel. Just a reminder - the only items that are allowed to Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-98 duly adopted. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to introduce and approve the first reading of ORDINANCE be burned are yard waste and leaves. No household items or other trash should be in your burn 18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF THE barrel. CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 65 STOP OR YIELD REQUIRED REGU- If you need to do open burning, you must obtain a burn permit from the Linn County Public LATIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Mo- Health Department. They are located at 501 13th Street NW, Cedar Rapids. Their telephone tion carried. number is 319-892-6000. Their website is: http://www.linncounty.or ,Vhf Be sure to follow Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Beer to suspend the rile requiring that an ordinance be voted on for passage at two council meetings prior to this meeting with respect to ORDINANCE 18. Roll call vote: all of the rules associated with your burn permit. Open burning should always be attended. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Be sure to check all of the wires on your holiday decorations before plugging them in. Dis- Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve final passage and adoption with respect to ORDI card any frayed wire. If you use candles during the holiday season, be safe. Keep them away NANCE 18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FAIRFAX CODE OF ORDINANCES OF 2012, OF from children, pets, and flammable material. THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 65 STOP OR YIELD REQUIRED Change you furnace filters often and have your heating system periodically checked for prob- REGULATIONS. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, and Wainwright. Nays: Magers. Motion lems. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless killer. Make sure you have at least one detector carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Frieden to approve RESOLUTION 2014-99, A RESOLUTION AU- in your home. THORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF DEBT FEES AND INTER- EST DUE DECEMBER 1, 2014. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-99 duly adopted. t th e Motioned. by Magers seconded. by Beer to set a date for a public hearing for a budget amendment a ,,� / � � :� � � December meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieder, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to approve the Annual TIF Report. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. - Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve the TIF Certification Form. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, 319-366-3667 Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Septic System Installation*septic site Analysis&Percolation Testing*sewer&Drain Installation Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve the issuance of a new Class C- Beer/Sunday Sales/ Water Installation&Replacement*Foundation&Basement Digging*Demolition*Trucking&Hauling Class LE-Liquor/Class B-Wine/Class B-Native Wine license to Casey's General Stores. Ayes: Beer, Site Utilities*Backhoe&Bulldozer services*Grading&Trenching*site Clearing Frieden Otto Magers and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. t]wlned&;operated by Dani Zamastil,Pat Zamastil,and Charlie Fisher Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve renewal of the American Legion PEKOMY Post 4572's Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales, pending dram coverage. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Mag- ers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Motioned by Y YY Beer, seconded b Otto to approve the claims list dated November 11, 2014. Ayes: Beer, D,,(,ur;�y, ,t di " {, .�, i ""r" � br,,,�'�`'",,,"„"s i 'Jlflr/,rru , w�V fr 1l„'��a�' �'�i4�✓�l��r /r.J%%�fY��I1 6 f' it r„'I!�TPf ;: F rieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and 1 Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe adjourned the meeting at 9:37 PM. Mayor Jason Rabe rry t: Deputy City Clerk Kathy Everett (��/l,�it�Il 0�//l�%//�%��1! t /,GrG/ %!/fir! r<1„ i ✓,,,,' l ra Disclaimer: The foregoing minutes are not official until approved by the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 11, 2014, CONTINUED Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Magers for the city to pay the postage costs for mailing the Winterfest brochure using the city's postage permit. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Kandice Dennis expressed concerns about the rezoning of her property at 519 Williams Blvd. that occurred in 2012 when the city updated the zoning map. Letters were sent to all residents whose property was affected, pub- _' D lic hearing notices were published, and there was an article in the Fairfax Facts about the proposed rezoning. RFES7 .E1GH7E Kandice said they did not receive a notification letter. Council explained it would be necessary to go through the rezoning process if they want to change their zoning. H0.E1DAy '.P..`,4.R_ _ �The Mayor presented information from Hall & Hall showing the storm at the end of June created runoff vol- ume much greater than the drainage systems would have been able to handle, even if all were operating as de- signed. Possible options were discussed but no action was taken. ,/ �� 0-14� FEMA has reviewed all of the sites affected by the storm and will be working with the city to complete the nec- D ECEJW RE-1112%, essary paperwork. Council discussed issues with East Southview Road from Highway 151 to Williams Blvd. related to the Spe- cial Use Permit Request filed with Linn County on behalf of K & B Ag Supply. Linn County wants to close the 00ym road and the city wants it to remain open. No action was taken. Council discussed the commercial sign permit process and concluded the sign ordinance permit requirement doesn't apply to changes made to an existing sign unless the stricture is changed, so Jared TeBockhorst will not be required to obtain a Commercial Sign Permit. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE The status of the sewer work at Meadow Oak was discussed. Fairfax State Savings Bank has asked to be added to the locations approved to sell Fairfax garbage tags. CONTACT TAM I ARMSTRONG at 319-846-2300/ Motioned by Magers, seconded by Beer to allow any business inside the Fairfax city limits to sell Fairfax gar- bage tags, and council approval is not required. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: tams@thebankhere.COm none. Motion carried. Potential projects requiring bonding were discussed; the new fire department vehicle, Water Main Replace- ment Phases 4 and 5, and Street Improvements. Lynn also brought up possible water line improvements in the 80t11 Street area. Mike Defoe suggested scheduling survey work for December 2014 before winter weather sets in, for the Water Main Replacement Phases 4 and 5 and Street Improvements projects. Mike estimated the cost of the survey work would be $10,000. Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to authorize Hall &Hall Engineers to do the survey work needed for the Water Main Replacement Phases 4 and 5, and Street Improvements projects, at a cost not to exceed Though not part of the Fairfax holiday lighting contest, the large Fairfax Neighborhood Christmas Dis- $10,000. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. play on Commercial Court and Hillview Drive will again be illuminated for your viewing pleasure. Mike Defoe stated the Phase 2 East Cemetery Road Street Reconstruction, Trail, and Drainage Improvements Project is mostly completed. Seeding will be done in the spring. Hall & Hall has not received the signed pay StartingThanksgiving night, the display lights u at 5:00 m, ever evening. The display shuts down application from Rathje Constriction but recommend approval pending receipt of the signed pay application. g y g p y g p p y p y Motioned by Wainwright, seconded by Otto to approve RESOLUTION 2014-96, A RESOLUTION TO at 9:OOpm on Sunday through Thursday and 10:OOpm on Friday and Saturday nights. (The display APPROVE PAY APPLICATION NO. 7 FROM RATHJE CONSTRUCTION, CO. FOR THE PHASE 2 may not be lit upon evenings of inclement weather) EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE- MENTS PROJECT IN THE CITY OF FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA, pending receipt of the signed On Friday and Saturday evenings, December 19'" and 20'", we plan on having carolers singing by the pay application from Rathje Constriction, Co. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wain- life sized nativity scene. The carolers will sing for 10 to 15 minutes at 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, wright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-96 duly adopted. 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm & 8:30pm. (the carolers will spend the rest of the half hour thawing out) Mike Defoe reported there is a shared jurisdiction with Alliant Energy for some of the street lights along East Cemetery Road. It was originally thought Linn County REC was responsible for all of the lights. The council Merry C h f i St m a S from y0 o f Fairfax neighbors chose the Linn County REC cobra head style lights on new wood poles. Mike will contact Alliant Energy about installing lights in their jurisdiction and report back to the council at the December 9 meeting. O n Commercial Court a n d Hillview D f I V2 Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Magers to approve RESOLUTION 2014-97, A RESOLUTION DI- RECTING LINN COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE TO PROCEED WITH INSTALLA- TION OF STREET LIGHTS ALONG EAST CEMETERY ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH THE PHASE 2 EAST CEMETERY ROAD STREET RECONSTRUCTION, TRAIL AND DRAINAGE IM- PROVEMENTS PROJECT IN FAIRFAX, LINN COUNTY, IOWA. Roll call vote: Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Rabe declared RESOLUTION 2014-97 duly adopted. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 11, 2014 UGLY SWEATER NIGHT CITY OF FAIRFAX I" SATURDAY DEC 131" REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WW rt n'v VIWVIWVWIWWWWV�'VWIIIVWWIINVIW WWVWWWIIIWWWVIVOVIIIW m W NOVEMBER 11, 2014 „ W Judging @ 9pm $50 CASH PRIZE ' The regular meeting of the Fairfax City Council was held Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Fairfax City "MBAR& GRILL ""U� Toys For Tots Event 5-8 PM Hall. Mayor Rabe called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members present: JoAnn Beer, Bernie WW�Wo��l Frieden, Travis Otto, Marc Magers, and Marianne Wainwright. Other city staff present: Kathy Everett, WW W Bring An Unwrapped Toy& Get a Free Drink of Choice! Cathy Bayne, and Lynn Miller. FAIR IOWA, Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to approve the agenda. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and m THIS IS AN OFFICAL WINTERFEST 2014 EVENT Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Mayor explained the September 9, 2014 minutes need to be amended because the wording in the title � 69 ]�"Te.w �Jea.�,�5, ��.��, of Ordinance 15 was incorrect. New 1 Motioned by Magers, seconded by Otto to approve the City Council minutes dated September 9, 2014 as Wednesday.Dec 31St amended, and the City Council minutes dated October 14, 2014. Ayes: Beer, Frieden, Otto, Magers, and BONE IN WINGS I Ring .In 2015 Safely.. Gose t0.Home in Fairfax Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motioned by Beer, seconded by Frieden to place on file the Library Board of Trustees minutes dated Oc- ALL DAY EVERYDAY i Party Favors 'tic Champagne Toast Midnight tober 7, 2014 and the Parks and Beautification Committee minutes dated September 18, 2014. Ayes: Beer, I- - — — — — — — — — — W �� Frieden, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. Linn County Deputy Sheriff Egli presented the list of calls. Signal 88 reported that aside from a few open VII uuuu�� uuu�� a uuuuul� u��u� uu uuu�� a u� ��uuu��III= �1 W� � W doors ut has been uuet. Cath Ba ne stated. the deadbolt locks at the lubrar caused. a roblem fora rou q y y y p g p usin the communit room. Council discussed the on oin issues with the librar locks and doors and di- IIg y ongoing y BUY ONE GET TRADITIONALrected the maintenance department to research possible solutions. %t2BEEF TACOS VC Fire Chief Mike Sankot reported the 2004 International was sold for $60,000. The fire department wants 2 PRICE ONE Y2 OFF CHICKEN WING 2 FOR 1 to use some of the money from the sale to buy a new trick to replace the 1979 grass buggy and the council Z TOPPING TENDERLOIN DINNER- $7.99 CHICKEN agreed. They will also need to purchase another new trick but do not have a quote yet. An estimated cost is BASKETS 10 Wings,Fries,Coleslaw MARGARITAS $3CORONA $8.99 $520,000. They are applying for a grant for equipment. There will be further discussion at budget time. I�� Or$1.00 Off Single Basket Add$1.00 For Boneless Lynn Miller stated the have not received the quote for storm sewer work needed in the 2"a Street area east of -+ $3 BUD LIGHT LIME Y Y Driftwood Lane to just north of East Cemetery Road. A resident on Williams Blvd. asked the city to take over plowing the road by his home. Under the current 28E agreement the county plows the road, but it is low priority and snow removal is not done timely. The Guaranty quickly suggested g resident needs to have the snow cleared more uicld due to health issues. Council su ested contacting the county to see if a tradeoff could be arranged. %� Bank � � JoAnn Beer reported that the Haunted Trail event was well attended; Parks and the Library worked to- For your kind of life. MEMBEAFoIC g�uthberat a station on the trail. The Parks department is working on Winterfest planning, and will meet in No- OUR ' r. HOLIDAY HOURS � Motioned by Frieden, seconded by Beer to approve the financial reports as submitted. Ayes: Beer, ,ii�r�; iii' /�� ,�w; , t Frieder, Otto, Magers, and Wainwright. Nays: None. Motion carried. ,� Wednesday, December 24 9am-Noon Mike Defoe presented the engineering report. Travis Otto reported that Lance ui le 's driveway was 10 wide before the East Cemetery Road project, and is now 7 wide. Mike will check on it. Kandice Dennis Thursday, December 25 Closed expressed concerns about the speed hump on Church Street. Joe Kell reported on Winterfest activities. The parade route will start at Hawks Ridge Park and end at the Wednesday, December 31 Complex on Linn Street. The fire department will provide an escort for parade entrants needing to go from 9am-Noon one side of town to the other, before and after the parade. A schedule will be set up. After the parade there � will be a tree lighting ceremon at the Complex. The tree will be lighted, but no other decorations will be Thursday, January 1 Y P • / Closed used. Help may be needed to clear snow from the parking lot at the Complex before the event. The Coalition • Fairfax Office is preparing a Winterfest brochure to mail to all Fairfax residents. The Coalition will provide materials and 300 80th St Ct labor to prepare the mailing and would like the city to use its postage permit and pay postage costs. 319-896-6190 www.Guaranty-Bank.com it 4r ' 4 I ti 6i 1 j INAU4 UTZAL F IR X A FA AW1 N-r RFFST rea requested to be rezoned. 0 i r , I I pru / N rvrx IBJ r , N PUBLIC HEARING x wxxxx The City of Fairfax will be holding a public hearing regarding a re-zoning request for 620 Church Street from 9RS-Sin gle Family Residential to 3RM- q g y Multiple-Family Residential during the Planning and Zoning Commission's `,, meeting on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. The property to be re-zoned is the old St. Patrick's School building as shown in the exhibit above. The prospective , ' buyers are planning to create six high-end dwelling units that range from 800 to r ,.. 1400 square feet each.. I ' w The meeting is open to the public, is held at 525 Vanderbilt Street, and , u will begin at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions, please contact the city clerk's rw office at 319-846-2204. r / SCHEDULE 0F EVENTS City of Fairfax 2015 Welcome Packet Enrollment Form Please complete and return this form, even if you currently participate in the program, so we can be sure your information is accurate and up-to-date. Which Level do you prefer? Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee: You provide Promotional Items and Literature th- LOGOS: Please email your company logo to fairfaxdepclerk(i�southslope.net BY DECEMBER 15, Week of Dec 8 BUSINESS SCAVENGER HUNT; Get to know your neighborhood businesses, They Dec 13'. support the community in so many ways, lets support them back! Pick up a passport, visit 2014 so that we may order the new Welcome Packet bags. Contact us with questions about During all the businesses listed, turn in passport to the Pekomy American Legion for the drawing which electronic formats are accepted for logos. PDF's do not produce a good quality im- business hours of wonderful prizes!! Drawing held at 8:00 PM Must be present to win!!! age. 7:00 AM— 1 1:00 AM join the St. Clair Masons for an energy building breakfast to get you started on the fast Level 3• $100 annual fee: You provide Promotional Items and Literature track to completing your passport. Enjoy eggs cooked to order, pancakes, ham, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. Adults $8, kids 10 and under$4. Breakfast Level 2: $50 annual fee: You provide Literature held at the Masonic Lodge. Level 1: No Charge: Your business or organization will be included in the Fairfax Area Directory 4:15 PM Staging for the parade at Hawks Ridge Park Parade time St. Clair Masons providing popcorn and cider at the Masonic Lodge. Completed enrollment forms may be mailed to: City of Fairfax,PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA,52228, or dropped off at the City Clerk's office,525 Vanderbilt Street, or scanned and emailed to fairfaxdepclerk(i�southslope.net 5:00 PM-6:00 PM Holiday Lighted Parade; parade route begins at Hawks Ridge Park, Prairie Drive, Ridge • Level 2, 3, or 4, please enclose the appropriate fee with your form. We accept checks payable to City of Drive, 2nd Street, Driftwood, East Cemetery Rd, Highway 151, Prairie Ave, Vanderbilt St, Fairfax, or cash. Linn St, ending at the Sports Complex; If you would like to participate in the parade ♦ Please bring a supply of 50 of your literature and promotional items to City Hall. please contact Tami Armstrong at 319-846-23001tami@thebankhere.com. 6:00 PM Lighting of Fairfax Christmas Tree INFORMATION TO BE PRINTED IN THE FAIRFAX AREA DIRECTORY 5:00-8:00 PM Star Bar& Grill Adult Ugly Sweater Contest!!!! judging held at 9:00 PM. Please bring an Name of Business or Organization unwrapped present for donation to Toys For Tots. Contact Person(s) 5:30 PM Warm yourself up after the parade with a delicious SOUP supper of chili or chicken Location PO Box/mailing address noodle soup presented by the Pekomy American Legion, City State Zip Phone 5:30 PM Cookie walk presented by the American Legion Auxiliary taking place at the Pekomy Cell Phone Fax Email American Legion Website 7:00 PM Kids UGLY Sweater contest presented by FYSA! Hours Come in the ugliest sweater you can find for a chance to win an amazing prize. Contest held at the Pekomy ..,, What should customers know about your business or organization? (use an additional sheet if needed) American Legion. fiM f / 0 SOMEWHERE � FAQ R IF T ' �°AY! ,� �f "os.sffile siglI'idi gs of Santa 1Ila��:s.,..,.. Fairfax State Savings Bank, Parade, Pekomy American Legion!!! REMEMBER.........kIE KNOWS IIFYOU'VE all BAD OR G FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: What is the best way to contact you? FAIRFAX 2015 WELCOME PACKET PROGRAM Get to know the great businesses of our Community by visiting the participants listed below. Pick up a passport at any of the partici- Thank You to all of the businesses and organizations that supported the Fairfax New Resident Welcome pating locations. Fill your passport by visiting participants the Packet program in 2014. We are now accepting applications for the 2015 program. This is a great way to week of December Stn-13th during their hours of operation. Each promote your business or organization, while helping to make our new residents feel welcome. participant will stamp or mark the passport then turn it in at the Pekomy American Legion for a prize drawing Saturday, December When new residents stop by Fairfax City Hall to sign up for city utility service, they receive a Welcome 13th I I I Packet which consists of an insulated bag imprinted with the logos of our Welcome Packet Partners, t a Fairfax Area Directory, a folder with information helpful to those who are new to the Fairfax area, plus , literature and promotional items provided by area businesses and organizations. . FAIRFAX PUBLIC LIBRARY: 313 Vanderbilt St, Fairfax; Business hours; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Noon– 7:00 PM, Wednesday; 10:00 AM— Four levels of participation are available. Please look them over to see which level works best for your .��►.�rt 7:00 PM, Friday; Noon-6:00 PM & Saturday 9:00 AM –Noon: come make orna- business or organization. Then fill out the Enrollment Form indicating the level you have chosen and return �►!� ments for the town Christmas Tree!! it to: City of Fairfax, PO Box 337, Fairfax, IA, 52228. Levels 2-4 please include your check payable to City • WALN AUTO REPAIR: 21 Williams Blvd, Fairfax; Monday–Thursday 7:00 of Fairfax. If you have questions, call (3 19) 846-2204 or send an email to fairfaxdepclerk�,southslope.net AM-5:30 PM, Friday 7:00 AM-5:00 PM & Saturday 8:00 AM –Noon PEKOMYAMERICAN LEGION: 216 Main St, Fairfax; Open Saturday from 5:00 PM– 8:00 PM Level 1: Free! 0 ST.CLAIR MASONIC LODGE: 323 Vanderbilt St, Fairfax; Open - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory Saturday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM: Hot beverages available and cookies. Popcorn and Level 2: $50 annual fee beverages after the parade! - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet • FAIRFAX STATE SAVINGS BANK: 409 Vanderbilt St, Fairfax; Monday- - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory Thursday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Holiday Open House Friday 9:00 AM-6:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM-11:00 AM Level 3: $100 annual fee ''� �� FIRE DEPARTMENT: 525 Vanderbilt St, Fairfax; Open Saturday 9:00 AM - - Promotional Item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bags Noon - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet . FAIRFAX CITY HALL CLERK'S OFFICE: 525 Vanderbilt St, Fairfax; - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory Business Hours Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM; Level 4: Welcome Packet Partner $200 annual fee - PLEASE SIGN UP BY DEC. 15, 2014 • BIG RIGGER BUILDERS: 94 Williams Blvd, Fairfax; Hours of operation Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. - Your company logo printed on the Welcome Packet bags . STAR BAR & GRILL: 303 Church St, Fairfax; Hours of Operation Sunday- Your company logo featured on the Partners Logo Page in the Fairfax Area Directory Saturday 11:00 AM–2:00 AM EASTERN IOWA BUILDING: 104 Williams Blvd, Fairfax; Hours of Operation Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM H 5 aHine i=a THE STATION & BRICKS PIZZA & SUBS: 3645 Stone Creek Cir, - SW, Cedar Rapids; Hours of Operation –Sunday-Saturday open until 11:00 PM SIFAIRFAA THIS IS THE PRELIMINARY LIST!!! PLEASE SEE THE F# w ....P,1k eon SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TO BE MAILED OUT THE - * A half-page listing in the Partner Pages section of the Fairfax Area Directory WEEK OF DECEMBER 1 ST-6TH FOR THE FULL LIST OF - * Each month we will feature one or two Welcome Packet Partners in our Fairfax Facts monthly PARTICIPANTS!!! newsletter (this Partner Feature is equal to a half-page newsletter advertisement, a $50 value) If you are a business wanting to participate please Contact - Promotional Item you provide included in the Welcome Packet bags - Literature you provide (flyer, brochure, coupon, business card, etc.) included in the Welcome Packet Taml Armstrong at 319-846-2300/taml@thebankhere.com - Your business listed in the Fairfax Area Directory PARTNER LEVEL SIGN-UP DEADLINE: DEC. 1 S, 2014 TYC94clwTig c/1/T�sT LIGHTS ARE TO BE TURNED ON AT 5:00 PM, SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH BY PARTICIPATING CONTESTANTS DRIVE BY AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DISPLAY ****` *11******` *11***** ST. CLAIR LODGE The City of Fairfax BREAKFAST offices tivill6e closedon 323 Vanderbilt Street Fairfax WEDWESDAY, D BCBM B BR 24, 2 014 and Saturday, December 13, 2014 7HU RSDA 1 ,, D BCEM B BR 25, 2 014 Serving from 7:00 AM to 11 :00 AM y for the Adults $8.00 Chru tmas Holiday Children 10 and Under $4.00 'We wish you a joyous hotlday season. Menu: Eggs Cooked to Order, Pancakes, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Hashbrowns, 0 � r Juice, and Coffee ltter Colid, litiOnling FAIRFAX AMERICAN LEGION POST 572 flue Quality Wa ter Without the . rianc hise Nl`ar - psh!P SOUPSUPPER d"Thpa,MtelBt,A ltaniO�" I1111fff1fflffflflfllflfl % ;; 216 Main Street, Fairfax 21I raa YEA1111SSaturday, December 13> 2014 SALES, SETI""V CE Doors Open at 5:00 PM Serving from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Water 1'`iteturs (011 1')CITIa1](1jN 'I") � n,�. R � r l � �s�,��.osis) Adults $8.00 Ifronl & 01dor "flemoval Children 10 and Under $3.00 Sialt Delivery Rent pith Option To Purchaw Menu: Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, r I' ,,,;, ANA'1,Y,S Hot Dogs, Relishes, Crackers, ,, Coffee and Lemonade, and Dessert 319' �J96-63Y'Y' Visilt Us Online 1j„ rr�ii Merry Ghristwas HAPPY 110-DAYS Happr New Year from �r Jl�1�JY 0 r o II Ir11 �i ua qeU, �IliiUiUjil�l F U10mral %a - ottve Prairie Creek Veterinary Clinic 319-845-5150 135 80th Street Fairfax, IA 319-846-2330 CITY NEWS QUICKIES • If you notice a street light not working properly, let the City or the utility company know. You may call the city clerk's office at 319-846-2204. • Moving? Contact the city clerk's office to let us know your forwarding address and when you will be moving. • Motorized vehicles may not be driven on the grounds at city parks. This includes go-carts, snowmobiles ATVs, motorcycles, cars, etc. Please call the Linn County Sheriff s Department at 319-892-6100 to re- • port a violation. The City of Fairfax Did you know you can sign up to have your Fairfax utility payment deducted from your checking or sav- ings account automatically each month? It is a great way to simplify your life and to avoid late payments and late charges. offices �wiffbe closedon • If you want to pay your Fairfax utility payment with a credit card or e-check, go to our website at www.cityoffairfax.orand click on Make an Online Payment. There is a $3.95 convenience charge for 7HU�SDAy, JANUARY1, 2015 each payment. �, , • Dogs must be on a leash if they are off your property and be sure you clean up after your pet. • Stay away from constriction sites, they are dangerous. for the • Be sure you remove any vehicles from the street during snow removal times. This helps keep the area in " front of your property clearer. JVe•w year .11-LrOottdayy • Property owners are responsible to remove snow and ice from the sidewalks abutting their property. If you are unable to do this, please make arrangements for someone to take care of this winter task. • As you walls around town, please be respectfiil of the private property you are near. Don't litter or tres- pass, and be sure to pick up any mess your pet makes. • .1"'sp, f.I Cud/ P Update Phone NumbersdE it Address Or 1(911 If you disconnect your landline and forget to contact our office to update the phone numbers on your utility l account, it is very difficult for us to reach you if there is a problem with your account. Please fill out this contact form and return it to the city clerks office. Remember to include all your current phone numbers, your home phone, cell phone, work phone,and your email address too, in case your cell phone is ever lost or damaged. The Fairfax State Savings Sank staff would like to thank everyone who participated in the 24th annual "Especially for Your' Race Against Breast Cancer event held on Name October 5, 2014. The enthusiasm and support from the citizens of Fairfax and the Address PO Box surrounding communities is truly appreciated. Telephone Numbers Because of your support, the Fairfax State Savings Bank team placed 1st in team size with 967 members strong! This year, the race raised more than Email Addresses $400,000 in registrations, which provides mammography and other breast-care services for area individuals who cannot otherwise afford them. In the last three years alone the Especially for You fund has helped 1,922 people receive services right here in Linn County. Utility Account Number Thank tin! Mark your calendars for next October and plan to join us by running, walking, • volunteering or supporting this great cause. We'll see you next year! M PaintMasters Ready to Meet Your Large Boat and RV Needs Quality at an affordable cost SCOTT AKERS / HIGH & DRY Free Estimates STORAGE Locally owned and operated Zeora J, 2eilipli "Your Clutter is Our Bread and Butter!" 1V�r� b 319 3 O�ay� * Fenced and Gated pct/� °�kznQ your hair your, way ei t * Security Cameras "��;, y ,,,, ,1; ` E m - * Concrete Floors t, rr �� r ujjcr E,� ]/ t,f ` e 23 colorist, hair cicsigrcr * On Site RV Repair * 14'X48 Storage Units with • �s , w �/'� C E E � ,�l located at Large 12x14 Overhead Doors ��/ ,,,, � �,� � � � � � �� .�10'x20' Storage Units J. 2 I C. ra �E � Outside Storage "cedar rapids, i�aw� 52404 r ( 1 ) 751 .9987 319-30-092 » ,, m �� tev �r � . 319-531 f 1850 Commercial Drive w� Walford, IA r� A06 Ar Aa 4# High School Flub Baseball - (Grades -1 Boys Baseball - Little League (grades 3 — and Pony League (grades 6 — Girls Softball Little League (grades 3 — d Pony League (grades 6 — g) `These programs are free of charge for all Fairfax residents.* *There is a registration fee for all non-residents.* *DEADLINE TO SIGNUP IS MARCH L 5 Complete this sign up form and mail to: FSA PO Dox.56 Fairfax, IA 52228 Join a Winning Team at the new Fairfax Casey's! Forms also available at"CityofFairfax.or " and click on the $ SA"link Or email us at fsaout slope.uet Due to recent expansion in your area.,Casey's is looking for friendly, energetic individuals to fill a variety of positions including: Mark your calendar for the 8th Annual FYSA Pancake .Breakfast Sunday, April 12 t . Cashier Donut Makers Pizza Makers Sandwich Artists Fai�' A erican Legion - � — .1a -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- am interested in coaching/ helping this year Days, lights,Weekends available Please check: High School Club Baseball Bays LL/PL Girls LL/PL 401k Profit Sharing r Health, Dental,Life Insurance available Friendly,home-town work environment Players Name _ Players Grade 2014/2615 School year_ to experience necessary Parent/Guardian Name Players Birth Late Paid Training Address Home Phone Work/Cell Phone 4 Open interviews will be Thursday, December 4th : _ 6:00 PM and Friday, Shirt Size Childs S L, Adult S M L. L 2 L cv December 51h .00 AM - :00 PM at the New Fairfax Casey's,or w .t;ase sacon Parents Email 7ff,4.& 0, : • 1 Recipe# GKB00K (OOKBOOK PUBLISHF,11S, INC. Lj c as One Recipe Per Page WnONALICONS RECIPE CAIEGORY One Icon Per Rmipe Ll Appetizers,Beverages 40 U Syrups,Salads Ui Breads,Polls Li. U Vegetables Q Desseos, to, U Main Dighes U Miscellaneous um&mow4_ U j LJ other Vk -------------- J 111� J V_N� U,k.C.�. j Ito.0*'A" '4� RECIPE 1711, Winter weather is here. There are many issues to remember concerning snow. Be Mew TVfw or PrW P%Wn!ty INGREDIENTS sure to drive and walk carefully. Slick conditions are beyond our control and can set in ➢ Please use these abbreviatimm c,,tsp,Tbsp.,pkgL,qt.,PL,Oz.,06. very fast. If you don't have to be out during a storm, please stay in and stay safe. The City crew goes out to work, on the streets when the snow accumulation reaches two inch- .............................................. es, is blowing or drifting to affect traffic, or there are icy conditions, needing sanding. —----------------------- ......................... Remove all vehicles from the street parking areas during a winter storm. Don't ............................................. place them back on the street until the snow has stopped and the street has been plowed. ............. . ....................................................... The snow plows are much more effective when they can pass through the street easily and straight along the side of the road. Vehicles on the street must be moved every 24 .......................................... ____________ hours, regardless of weather conditions. The use of ATVs on roadways and sidewalks is METHOD prohibited. ............. It is the responsibility of the abutting property owners to remove snow, ice, and ac- ----—----------------- cumulations promptly from sidewalks. If a property owner does not remove snow, ice or ..............__-, ........................................................... accumulations within a reasonable time, the City may do so and assess the costs against ----- the ......the property owner for collection in the same manner as a property tax. Be kind to walk- ................. . .................................................... ers and help make their pathway clear. Snow from private driveways and sidewalks must .............. —---------------------------------- _ be placed onto private property. It is not safe to plow or blow the snow onto an open Please reserve copies. Phone# road. It does make the travel conditions on the road worse and can damage city equip- Si ment and vehicles. The snow plows deposit the snow along the side of the road. This means that you Submitted by................. will have snow placed in the area of your driveway, mailbox, and sidewalk. The post of- Please in,clude submitlet's name as it is to appear in cookbwk fice will not deliver your mail unless the driver can access the mailbox. The City may The Fairfax Hi�storical Foundation its looking for recipes from friends make multiple passes to keep the street area clear. This may require you to clean these and family with, Fairfax connections. This "cookbook"will be filled areas more than once for each storm. There is no way to avoid this snow placement. with names we will all recogniize, photos of times long gone, and When you remove the snow, do not place it back in the street or on someone else's prop- stories of life in, Fairfax for over 100 years. Please send your Fairfax erty. You are liable for the snow at the front of your property. Make sure there is proper connection recipe in by Januiary 151h. The Fairfax Historical Cookbook visibility for vehicles on the street and pulling out onto the street. will be available for sale next USA Days. Limited quantities will be Please be sure to tell your children to stay away from the snow plows. These are ordered please reserve yours now, If you woluld like to have a, large pieces of equipment and visibility is sometimes hard. No one wants a child Injured. memorial pictuire of a, Fairfax connection we do ask for a donation, $5 to defray costs. Proceeds of this book wall be used toward a Children should not be allowed to play in the snow in the area between the sidewalk and the curb; and certainly not in the street. There have been reported deaths in other com- purchase of a forever home for Fairfax History. munities when the snow plows pass, they can cave the snow in and bury children in forts. To submit your recipes you can drop them off at the Fairfax Library, As you are driving, stay back from the snowplows. Their visibility is limited, es- or many of the enveiopes in local businesses,or mail to: FHF PO pecially when you follow too close. Box 24 Fairfax IA 5�2228 Thank, you for your help with these snow issues. Questions,coli -846-2951 or see our web Ipage fairfaxhistoryorg o p�ll J p q IF Ir HolidayGreetings o Wain Repair Happy Holidays,Meny Christmas,Happy New Year From Fairfax Historical Foundation MEETINGS WILL BEGIN again IN JANUARY 3rd Tuesday of the month,everyone welcomed EPAIR L L I *E34 0% N N T " U.S. HIGHWAY 1511 FAIR FAX, IA www.wainrepair.com We would like to take this opportunity to wish you al Emergencies dial 911 Linn County Sheriff's Non Emergency - 319.892.6100 CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Linn County Crime Stoppers - 1 .800.272.7463 Johnson County Refuse will be doing one Christmas tree pickup this year. The date is: Prepare your family and home for a safe, festive season. . Monday, January 5, 2015 Hang Stockings with Care When decorating for the holidays, be aware of fire Trees must be placed at your curb by 7:00 AM, dangers including live Christmas trees and overloaded power cords. be real trees, and have all of the decorations and Blow Out the Candles Never place candles near your Christmas trees or furni- stands removed. Flocked trees have to go With your ture. Make sure they're properly extinguished before leaving the room. regular garbage, but they do not require an extra tag. Stay Warm Safely If using a space heater, don't use an extension cord to pow- er it. Keep it away from pets and children and at least three feet from drapes, furni- ture, or flammable objects. Deck the Halls Keep outdoor decorations well lit. If they're close to your home, they're less of a target for thieves. ----------wb --------------w,----- Keep a Secret Don't discuss expensive gift purchases in public. Write it Down Make a note of serial numbers of new electronics in case of theft for possible recovery or insurance purposes. Trash with Caution Avoid putting empty boxes on your driveway for trash collection that showcase new items you have in your home. Travel Safely If you're leaving town, ask a trustworthy neighbor to collect your paper and mail x teners Clear the Way Watch for ice and snow on your driveway, sidewalks and stairs. Use ice melt and a ' shovel to keep pathways clean. king Water� , ll Enjoy the Feast When cooking, never leave a pan unattended. Make sure smoke detectors are properly OdorRern �! working. Time it Right Put lights on a timer if you're heading out of town. Remember darkness comes early during winter. Happy Holidays from all of us at Signal 88 Security savuxrrr 319.491.3161 dmueller*signal88.com